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This Cowboy's Trail Is Finished
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This Cowboy's Trail Is Finished |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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This Cowboys Trail Is Finished Would you like to take a ride with me To places I have been? To a time when I was young and free, A brother to the wind. A dreamer just turned twenty- With the whole world there to claim- A suitcase and a saddle Not a nickel to my name. I’ve seen Reno in the winter- When all was Ice and snow- I stopped in Battle Mountain- It was twenty two below... I knew a Texas boy would freeze- I had to do my best- I stuck my thumb up in the air Caught a semi headed West. I worked in California For going on two years- Up in the rocks and mountains- A chasin’ full grown steers. I started looking Eastward- To the land of the Lone Star- I quit and drew my wages, But I didn’t make it far. I hiked East on old I-40- Just looking for a spread- To make some pocket money- I had Texas in my head. I met a man in Winslow- Who stood me to a meal, And when he saw my saddle- Said, “I know a real good deal. Without a car or money, A man won’t get too far. I think they’re hiring riders Out at the Bar T Bar”... I lived there in the bunkhouse- For ten a day and found- And once a month I’d see the cook And bum a ride to town. I love the Painted Desert- The mountains in the spring- When snowfall turns to water, And the desert bare..turns green. I love the rocks and valleys- The sagebrush and the sand- I guess I must admit it... I’m a Southwest lovin’ man. I love the plains of Texas- Far as the eye can see- There’s room to roam and ramble For a tumbleweed like me. I guess I could go on and on I’d rather far, go back- To workin’ some man’s cattle, From some honest pony’s back. When my last mile I have traveled- Won’t you carve upon my stone... This cowboy’s trail is finished- And the Big Boss called him home. ------------------ Live large, people! ~GS~ http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I sure do like following your tumbleweed. What a spinner of the tale you are. And ... I've been to your web page and seen first-hand ... just why you believe in the things you write. Very, very nice. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
GS, You paint such beautiful words on your poetry canvas. I really love this one. Good job!! ------------------ If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
You do spin a wonderful tale Sir. Ahhh I always have this wonderful pitcure of you in my head when I read your work. A man on a horse, rambling on in no hurry. The essence of power, yet the gentleness of a colt.  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another well done here! ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I absolutely love this!!! |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I like this poem, Gunslinger. It's a story told about a place you love and your life. I think we all have one of those places where you just feel it's where you belong. (I know I do.) Great! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Slinger: I echo all the above... you are one of the best here in PIP. Truly love your style, although I be city born and raised. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well done. Enjoyed. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
smoother than a sidewinder, gs. You do have style..and an excellent one, at that. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed... very much! |
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